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Mar 25, 2026

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (February 23-March 1)

Feb 23, 2026

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Sixteen events we’re looking forward to in 2026

Jan 10, 2026

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The best of Strange Tourist in 2025

Dec 20, 2025

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Incoming: The Orb, Jodie Harsh, Kermode & Mayo

Sep 23, 2025

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Ramsgate Festival of Sound’s impact resonates around the town

Sep 6, 2025

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Margate band Big Woes on the town’s “personal and human” music scene

Aug 16, 2025

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Ziah Ziah's artistic growth through creative freedom

Jul 26, 2025

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Smugglers Festival’s journey to become a magical and mysterious summer highlight

May 24, 2025

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Pie Factory Music’s fight to save the building it calls home

Mar 15, 2025

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Thanet’s independent music venues “hanging in there” as others shut their doors

Jan 25, 2025

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Los Bitchos: ‘Every part is crucial. It's like an orchestra’

Oct 19, 2024

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This Museum Is (Not) Obsolete: ‘I can’t stand touchscreens. I think the old stuff's more exciting’

Jul 13, 2024

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